Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1939 Ab Case & Jean Rogers v. State ex rel J. Fred Bibb Knox Liquor Violation East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 274 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 A. D. Smith v. State Tipton Liquor Violation

sold liquor within four miles of schoolhouse; fined $50 and 3 months jail time

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1407 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1912 Author Gentry v. State Carroll Liquor Violation

Violation of 4 mile law.

 West Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 908 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Albert Dunk Gilliam v. State Hamblen Liquor Violation East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 818 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Albert Tipton v. State Unicoi Liquor Violation

Tipton charged and convicted of transporting liquor and violating a statute. He was fined $100 and sentenced to 6 months in the County Workhouse, suspended on good behavior.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1290 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Bill Grooms et al.v. B. E. Biggs Jr. Polk Liquor Violation

Add. Plaintiffs: Johnnie Grooms, Ralph Grooms.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 758 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1897 Corporation of Lexington v. W. T. Hamblett Henderson Liquor Violation

Permitting saloon to be open on Sunday.

 West Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 255 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Charles Steadman v. State McNairy Liquor Violation

sold liquor within four miles of a schoolhouse; fined $50 and 6 months in jail and "hard labor"

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1407 13 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 City of Jackson v. Joe Smith Madison Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Charged with Transporting and Possessing liquor.

 West Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1586 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1926 C. M. Cravens v. State Henry Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

C.M. Cravens, originally indicted jointly with Haynes Cravens (who was alter acquitted) of transporting intoxicating liquor in the quantity of one gallon or more from one place to another in Henry County.

 West Range: 78 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1875 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Claude Collins v. State Marshall Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 90 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1947 City of Maryville v. Harry Griffitts Blount Liquor Violation

"Possessing whiskey."

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 177 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1942 Charles Dunning v. H. M. Gennoe et al. Meigs Liquor Violation

Additional Defendants: W. A. Ewing, F. A. Grubb, Beer Commissioners of Meigs County. Include telegram.

 East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 252 84 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 City of Paris v. Dallas Smith Henry Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Defendant was charged with illegal transportation of liquor within the jurisdiction of the plaintiff.

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1673 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Ed Blevins v. State Sullivan Liquor Violation

The plaintiff, also referred to as E. K. Blevins and Edward K. Blevins, is accused of being in possession of 18 gallons of intoxicating liquors. Case file notes plaintiff's home is located at 612 Florida Ave. in Bristol, Tennessee. Plaintiff claims the search warrant obtained to search his home was unlawful.

 East Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1428 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1927 Forrest Reeves v. State Haywood Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of West Range: 77 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1908 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 F. W. Brown, in error v. State Grainger Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Original case: State charged Brown with selling intoxicating liquors within 4 miles of a school house and for failing to appear before the county court before selling said liquor.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1783 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 George Miles v. the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Knoxville Knox Liquor Violation

Cause: "Geo. Miles & John Miles are guilty of selling & causing & permitting to be sold, bartered, or given away at their saloon in said City (Knoxville) vicious, spirituous, and malt liquors it being the Sabbath Day or Sunday November 8th 1871 and in violation of the ordinances of the City … "

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1913 Guy Mullins v. State Weakley Liquor Violation

Violation of the Four-Mile Law.

 West Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1944 Hugh Gorman v. Pat Mansfield McMinn Liquor Violation

"Possessing whiskey."

 East Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 177 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1929 Hawley Bateman v. State Gibson Liquor Violation

Hawley Bateman was charged with violation of liquer laws--receiving, possessing and transporting more than one gallon of liquor. There was a question of competency of evidence.

 West Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1942 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Henry Sanford v. State Lauderdale Liquor Violation

Selling intoxicating liquors within 4 miles of a schoolhouse and purchasing for others within 4 miles of a schoolhouse.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1509 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Brisser v. Zach G. Watkins Dyer Liquor Violation

The defendant, Zach Watkins, was county clerk of Dyer County. The case involved a liquor license for the plaintiff.

 West Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 251 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1949 Jean Pemberton v. Judge J. H. McCartt et al. Morgan Liquor Violation

Additional Defendants: John B. Webster, E. E. Bingham, Glen Brasel, Hugh K. Jones, M. Stringfield, Noah Cox, Gordon Wilson, John B. Peters, R. G. Wortley, L. C. Armes, Ray P. Stone, L. D. Llyod, D. C. W. Hickman, John W. Stone, J. D. Young, W. A. Byrd, George G. Slaughter, G. O. Patrick, Roy E. Schubert, Charles W. Human, Frank E. Martin, Glena K. Ott.

 East Range: 6 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 279 96 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Jasper Vaughn v. State Lauderdale Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

carried 1.5 gallons of liquor from Memphis to Ripley; fined $100

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1407 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Jefferson City, Tennessee v. Bernard Mills Jefferson Liquor Violation

Defendant charged with violating a Jefferson City ordinance & disturbing the peace of the city by selling liquor within the corporation limits on the date of 17 Dec, 1931.

 East Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1443 40 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 James Veazey v. State Gibson Liquor Violation

Sell and retail malt, vinous spirituous and intoxicating liquors within 4 miles of a school Additional part of case in WT Box 1221

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1220 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1910 John Rolen v. State Gibson Liquor Violation

Exhibit: Record of Special Tax-payers and registers. Cause of action: Selling liquor within four miles of school house

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1221 69 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 J. F. Feezor v. State Tipton Liquor Violation

Feezor is accused of unlawfully receiving, possessing, and transporting liquor and violating the liquor law.

 West Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1693 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1928 Jesse E. Cope v. State Gibson Liquor Violation

Jesse E. Cope was charged with unlawfully possessing liquor.

 West Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1940 49 Order A Copy
View Entry 1936 Keever Jones v. State Unicoi Liquor Violation East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 954 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1938 Lawson Green v. State Sevier Liquor Violation

Green charged with possessing 13 gallons of liquor received by some carrier after February 2, 1917. Jury found Green guilty and fined him $100.

 East Range: 9 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1267 111 Order A Copy
View Entry 1914 Mose Nelson v. State Bedford Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1882 Mayor & Aldermen of Union City v. R. W. Davis Obion Liquor Violation

Plaintiffs: J. M. Moore, William McClanahan. Cause of Action: Being in a saloon after 11:00 o'clock.

 West Range: 83 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 192 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1940 Mayor & Aldermen of Morristown v. Minnie Gautney Hamblen Liquor Violation

Violated local beer ordinance.

 East Range: 7 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 521 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 Mayor & Aldermen of Newbern v. J. W. McCann Dyer Liquor Violation

McCann was fined $25 for entering his saloon on a Sunday without written permission. Stated that he was there to obtain some whiskey for his bartender who was ill. A doctor had recommended spirits for the sick man. McCann entered the saloon a second time to obtain ice, again without permission & contrary to town ordinances. He stated he'd enter his saloon on a Sunday whenever he wished.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 819 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Mayor & City Council of Nashville v. M. Bardiser Davidson Liquor Violation

"Keeping his house open and selling and giving away spirituous or malt liquors on Sunday." Hon. William K. McAlister, Circuit Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit. Hon. James T. Bell, Judge of the City Court of Nashville.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 690 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Morris Goans v. State Hamblen Liquor Violation

Goans charged and convicted of transporting liquor in quantities of 1 gallon or more. He was sentenced to 1 year in the penitentiary.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1293 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 Paul Jones & Co. v T. B. Wilkins Shelby Liquor Violation

Shipment of whiskey.

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1404 100 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Pat McClain v. State Rutherford Liquor, Sale of Illegal Middle Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 131 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1900 Podesta Brothers v. City of Memphis Shelby Liquor Violation West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 841 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Robert Morelock v. State Sullivan Liquor, Unlawful Transportation of

Also named as State v. Robert Morelock

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1063 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Robert Taylor v. State Lauderdale Liquor Violation

sold liquor within four miles of school;

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1407 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 State v. Charles Brantley Montgomery Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Selling liquor without a license

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 238 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1875 State v. James Woodland Wilson Liquor Violation

Woodland was accused of selling liquor on a Sunday. Very little description or detail in the case documents, mostly record of legal proceedings.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1916 State v. Cull Timmons Moore Liquor Violation

This case involves the sale of liquor without a license to a minor within four miles of a school house. Additional parties: George Ervin, Joe Ervin

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 82 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1854 State (for Samuel Walkins) v. Chaplin Erskine Davidson Liquor Violation

Cause of Action: With force and arms at the county aforesaid unlawfully a quantity of liquors to a slave.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 245 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 State v. Robert Drury Tipton Liquor, Sale of Illegal

Offense of selling liquor in quantities greater than a quart. Hon. Thomas J. Flippin, Judge, 14th Judicial Circuit.

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 288 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1945 State ex Rel. W. J. Barron v. John Lollis, R. L. Watkins, Patsy Kuster, Mrs. Bill Dickson Sullivan Liquor Violation East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 236 62 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 State v. Hugh Boyd Sullivan Liquor Violation East Range: 6 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 420 12 Order A Copy

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